Soccer: AC Milan sign striker Ibrahimovic on six-month deal – club statement
AC Milan have signed Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer until the end of the season, the Serie A club announced on Friday.
Boxing: Set for February showdown, Fury, Wilder hype upcoming bout
Heavyweights Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder took to Twitter on Friday to hype their highly anticipated rematch at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand next year, after a draw in 2018 allowed Wilder to retain his WBC heavyweight title and left scores unsettled.
Rayo-Albacete game marred by ‘Nazi’ chants to finish behind closed doors
A Spanish second division match between Rayo Vallecano and Albacete that was abandoned at halftime on Dec. 15 after a player was subjected to ‘Nazi’ chants will resume behind closed doors, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Friday.
Russia, in letter to WADA, says disagrees with decision to ban its athletes: RIA
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency sent a letter to the World Anti-Doping Agency formally stating that it disagrees with the decision to ban Russian athletes from major sporting events, RIA news agency reported on Friday, citing RUSADA head.
NBA roundup: Doncic shines in return, Mavs handle Spurs
Luka Doncic scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and distributed eight assists in his return to the lineup after missing four games to help the Dallas Mavericks hold off the visiting San Antonio Spurs 102-98 on Thursday.
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 CEO pledges to keep Games costs under budget
Tokyo Olympics organizers sought to reassure Japan’s public that the cost for hosting the Games will not exceed budgeted estimates, amid worries over possible overruns caused partly by late venue switches for the marathon and walking events.
NBA notebook: Injured LeBron may miss time
LeBron James aggravated a right groin injury in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-106 loss Wednesday and could be forced to miss some time, ESPN reported Thursday.
NFL notebook: Texans quarterback Watson expects to play
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was limited in practice on Thursday with a back injury for the second straight day, but he expects to play Sunday against the visiting Tennessee Titans.
NFL: Second look at video earns Giants’ Golden $1 million
New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden is $1 million richer thanks to a review of the Giants-Washington Redskins game.
Take 5: Seahawks in trouble vs. 49ers?
Normally, the Seattle Seahawks should have the upper hand in Week 17’s biggest matchup, a rematch with the San Francisco 49ers.
